by James Beard
First published 2021
James has spent his life on the sidelines, watching the world go by. But when his eccentric neighbors take him under their wing, he finds unexpected friendship and purpose in their tight-knit circle of misfits. As they band together to face a common threat, James must choose between his comfortable isolation and the rare human connection he's been missing.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, friendship, coming-of-age, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
281 pages · Paperback